Hacker News
new
|
past
|
comments
|
ask
|
show
|
jobs
|
submit
login
nikanj
on Aug 20, 2023
|
parent
|
context
|
favorite
| on:
Spotify looked to ban white noise podcasts to beco...
All the big players also take kickbacks from record labels for pushing selected artists. Essentially hit song astroturfing
dreamcompiler
on Aug 20, 2023
[–]
This is called Payola.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Payola
nikanj
on Aug 20, 2023
|
parent
[–]
It’s illegal, but only for radio stations. Spotify et al are free to do ”product placement” deals all day
Consider applying for YC's W25 batch! Applications are open till Nov 12.
Guidelines
|
FAQ
|
Lists
|
API
|
Security
|
Legal
|
Apply to YC
|
Contact
Search:
